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Jeremy Bowen: Assad's torture prison is the worst facility I have ever seen

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 16:43
Inside the infamous prison's corridors it becomes clear how hard it will be to mend the Syria that Assad broke.

Letby lawyers say expert has changed his mind on three deaths

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 16:39
The nurse was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murder of seven more.

England take control of Test after South Africa collapse

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 16:35
England build a lead of 145 after South Africa lose their last seven first-innings wickets for 44 runs late on day two.

Woman killed in London triple shooting named

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 16:31
Michelle Sadio died in the shooting which has also left two men in their 30s injured, one seriously.

Festive ferry services at risk as Irish PM doubts when Holyhead will reopen

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 16:03
Irish PM says Holyhead is unlikely to reopen by Christmas, but the Welsh government remains hopeful.

Local government is being shaken up - here are five ways it could affect you

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:56
What difference could the biggest shake up of local government in 50 years make to your area?

US players to be paid £400k for playing in Ryder Cup

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:43
Players on next year's United States Ryder Cup team will be paid to compete for the first time in the history of the matches.

UK Sport invests record £330m for 2028 LA Games

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:39
UK Sport says it will invest a record £330m in Britain's Olympic and Paralympic sports for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

German Chancellor loses confidence vote paving way for early election

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:34
Despite losing, the result was the outcome the SDP leader wanted and paves the way for early elections.

Zoo at centre of welfare concerns to close

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:11
Bosses at the attraction say they are working to find long-term homes for the animals.

Olympic triathlon champion Yee to run London Marathon

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:00
Great Britain's Olympic and world triathlon champion Alex Yee will race in the 2025 London Marathon.

Olympic triathlon champion Yee to run London Marathon

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 15:00
Great Britain's Olympic and world triathlon champion Alex Yee will race in the 2025 London Marathon.

Story behind the punk hit that took on Wham! and Band Aid for Christmas number one

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 14:39
Toy Dolls' ex-bass player remembers how their Nellie the Elephant cover became a smash hit in 1984.

Does sacking a manager help you avoid relegation?

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 14:31
BBC Sport looks at whether teams who sack their manager while in the relegation zone usually stay up or go down.

Assad says he didn't intend to leave Syria, statement claims

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 14:26
In what appears to be his first reaction since fleeing Syria, the former president says Russia decided to airlift him to Moscow.

Amy Dowden to return to Strictly for live tour

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 14:04
The Welsh dancer will perform alongside her Strictly celebrity partner JB Gill.

Judge finds UK unlawfully detained migrants on British island

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 14:04
Sri Lankan Tamil migrants were held in a camp on the Indian Ocean island, which is the site of a secretive UK-US military base.

Woman sentenced for hurling milkshake at Farage

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 12:16
The Reform UK party leader was drenched in liquid when he started his constituency campaign in June.

Rapper Slowthai cleared of rape charges

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 12:15
The musician had been accused of raping a fan following a gig in Oxford in September 2021.

Social media given 'last chance' to tackle illegal posts

Mon, 16/12/2024 - 11:52
Platforms have three months to take action or they could be fined up to 10% of global turnover.

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